In the lawsuit *Boulder v Sanford and Red Art*, what was the case number?
Boulder_Designs Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
[Item 3: LITIGATION]
Boulder v Sanford and Red Art (Case No. No. 21-0846-C26), in the District Court of McLennan County, Texas, filed on June 14, 2021. Boulder filed a lawsuit claiming breaches of contract against one of its franchisees, Mr. and Mrs. Sanford, and a third-party affiliated with the franchisee for disclosing its trade secrets and confidential information in violation of the agreements of the parties. On June 16, 2021, a temporary restraining order was issued against all defendants to protect Boulders trade secrets and confidential information. On December 20, 2021, Boulder reached a confidential settlement agreement with Mr. and Mr. Sanford to terminate their franchise agreement and cease use of the Boulder trademarks and trade secrets and Mr. and Mrs. Sanford paid a termination fee of $6,624.00. On March 23, 2022, Boulder reached a confidential settlement agreement with Red Art where Red Art agreed not to use or disclose confidential information or trade secrets in violation of any agreement between the parties.
Source: Item 3 — LITIGATION (FDD pages 9–10)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Boulder Designs's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the case number for the lawsuit Boulder v Sanford and Red Art is Case No. No. 21-0846-C26. This case was filed in the District Court of McLennan County, Texas, on June 14, 2021.
The lawsuit involved Boulder Designs claiming breaches of contract against its franchisee, Mr. and Mrs. Sanford, and a third party, Red Art. Boulder Designs alleged that the franchisee and the third party disclosed trade secrets and confidential information, violating their agreements. A temporary restraining order was issued on June 16, 2021, to protect Boulder Designs's trade secrets and confidential information.
Boulder Designs reached a confidential settlement agreement with Mr. and Mrs. Sanford on December 20, 2021, which terminated their franchise agreement. As part of the settlement, Mr. and Mrs. Sanford ceased using Boulder Designs's trademarks and trade secrets and paid a termination fee of $6,624.00. Subsequently, on March 23, 2022, Boulder Designs also reached a confidential settlement agreement with Red Art, where Red Art agreed not to use or disclose confidential information or trade secrets in violation of any agreement between the parties.